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OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Supports operational activities of Ontario Francophone arts service organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The OAC Francophone Arts Service Organizations – Operations program provides operational funding to professional Francophone arts service organizations in Ontario to support their capacity to deliver high-quality services to a broad range of artists and arts organizations. Eligible activities include professional development, capacity building, advocacy, public awareness, information dissemination, and networking services; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 75,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of professional development services for Francophone artists and arts organizations in Ontario.
- Advancement of public awareness and advocacy for the arts within the Francophone community.
- Support and development of networking opportunities and capacity-building initiatives for the arts sector.
- Dissemination of information and resources for Francophone artists and arts organizations.
- Development of standards, fee schedules, and support programs to strengthen professional artistic practice in Ontario's Francophone arts sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based non-profit francophone arts service organizations
- National non-profit francophone arts service organizations with their head office in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Non-artistic organizations.
- Municipalities.
- Colleges and universities.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries or compensation for paid staff (full-time or part-time) engaged in delivering professional arts service programs.
- Costs related to the development and delivery of professional development services for artists or arts organizations.
- Expenses for activities supporting capacity building and public awareness of the arts.
- Costs related to advocacy for the arts sector.
- Expenditures for disseminating information and resources to artists and arts organizations.
- Costs associated with organizing networking opportunities and other supportive programs for the professional arts community.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- All applications to this program must be submitted in French.
- The program is within the Ontario Arts Council three-year funding cycle; new applicants may only apply in Year 1 of the cycle.
- Application forms are available in the Nova portal about two months before the deadline.
- Applicants must read specific guides related to the program before applying, including the Operating Programs Guide and the Evaluation Process Guide.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
The OAC Francophone Arts Service Organizations – Operations program provides operational funding to professional Francophone arts service organizations in Ontario to support their capacity to deliver high-quality services to a broad range of artists and arts organizations. Eligible activities include professional development, capacity building, advocacy, public awareness, information dissemination, and networking services; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations program, you must:
No eligibility for for-profit businesses; non-profits only.
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
Provision of professional development services for Francophone artists and arts organizations in Ontario.
Advancement of public awareness and advocacy for the arts within the Francophone community.
Support and development of networking opportunities and capacity-building initiatives for the arts sector.
Dissemination of information and resources for Francophone artists and arts organizations.
Development of standards, fee schedules, and support programs to strengthen professional artistic practice in Ontario's Francophone arts sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at creis@arts.on.ca or by phone at 1-800-387-0058.
Where is the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations available?
The OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
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